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Search Term(s): Elephantopus carolinianus   (1 record found)

ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Elephantopus carolinianus  (leafy elephant's-foot)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Elephantopus: elephant's foot; carolinianus: of or from Carolina (U.S.)
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Rich woodlands, edges and thickets; primarily of the Piedmont, rare on the Coastal Plain
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Rare
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Southern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
6
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
Natural distribution ranges from the south, to southern New Jersey.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Piedmont)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Coastal Plain)
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